Software Update Files

[TMK044]

Hello. Does anyone know if it is possible to download the Software Update files directly from Apple? Back when I used to work on Windows machines, I'd download Service Packs and burn them to CD, so I could avoid the time it took to download them for each individual machine that I set up. I would like to do the same for OS X. After a fresh install, there's always this 600+ MB file that takes forever to download. It would make my setup tasks and disaster recovery much quicker if I had the packages on CD.

Thanks,
--TMK.

 

[GGJstudios]

Yes, when you run Software Update, it gives you a link to where more information can be found on Apple's site, along with a download link.

Downloading software updates to install later

Mac OS X: Updating your software

 

[S.B.G]

Yep.
http://support.apple.com/downloads/

 

[TMK044]

Thanks for your help! That will probably save me some time in the future.

 

[TMK044]

One final question:

If I download a copy of the latest cumulative update (presently 10.6.4), will it potentially speed up the Software Update process in the future should I install a new system? Here's what I plan to do:

1.) Install OS X from the DVD.
2.) Install the Cumulative Update (10.6.4) from CD.
3.) Run Software Update

If they come up with a new cumulative update, am I fighting a losing battle? The specific instance in which I see some utility in this approach is in setting up systems with 10.5 on them. In the recent past I set up two, and the first update after the installation took as long (if not longer) than the installation itself.

 

[S.B.G]

The only time you're saving is the download time. Installation time will remain the same.